Rowan, the multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in environmental, sustainability and forensic engineering services, has announced details of several new appointments across its environmental and sustainability team, reflecting the company’s continued growth and expansion.

Michelle O’Donnell has been appointed Environmental and Sustainability Director. She brings over 15 years of global leadership experience across the scientific, government, regulatory, education, and professional services sectors, with significant experience as an environmental consultant and director in both Australia and Ireland. A specialist in water quality, public health, and integrated water management, she will lead Rowan’s environmental team in supporting clients to achieve their organisational goals and meet regulatory requirements.

Paola Rodolfi has joined Rowan as a Senior EIA Consultant. She has more than 12 years’ experience in environmental consultancy, with specific expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA) screening, and the preparation of a wide range of environmental reports.

Sam Tengwa has been appointed as Graduate Sustainability Consultant as part of the Rowan UCD Graduate Development Programme. She has over 10 years’ experience in water management and the circular economy, with key expertise in mine water management, water conservation, energy and decarbonisation assessments across scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, product life cycle assessments (LCA), process engineering, and circular economy strategies.

Róisín O’Brien has been appointed Environmental Intern and is gaining experience across a broad range of environmental sectors within the business.

Commenting on the appointments, Tom Rowan, founder and Managing Director of Rowan, said: “These appointments reflect Rowan’s continued growth and the increasing demand for our environmental and sustainability expertise. We are committed to investing in talented people at every stage of their careers, from senior leadership to graduate and intern level, while maintaining our vision of delivering excellence with a sense of humour. Following these appointments, our team now represents five nationalities — Ireland, the UK, Italy, South Africa and the USA — and is 47% female, which reflects the diverse perspectives and expertise we believe are essential to delivering the best outcomes for our clients.”